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Pagoda Red: A Blend of Tradition and Herbal Elegance
Our journey through the Trapped in Amber series concludes with the intriguing Pagoda Red—a tea that artfully combines the robust character of Zhenghe Red with the refreshing qualities of Eau de Cologne mint and anise hyssop flowers. This tea represents a cross-cultural collaboration that brings together the best of both worlds. Cultivating Connections Across Continents…
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From Gardens to Cities: Tasting Lu’An Melon Peel From Volition Tea
Looking at my phone, I saw a message from Annie Xiang, complete with an introduction or her experiences and passion for tea. She was pivoting from a career in tax accounting to the wilderness of tea leaves as we met over many infusions of tea at a local tea house. From that first conversation, I…
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Tea for Rainy Days: Umbrella 2020 from W2T
The pitter-patter of rain pelts the navy blue umbrella of a gentleman in a dapper suit as he thoughtfully hurries up the steps. He’s careful to not splash water from the rushing stream flowing down the street gutter. A seagull caws overhead seeking some semplance of shelter as it begrudgingly settles under the building awning…
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The Good Fortune of Jin Kong Que “Golden Peacock”
Back with another partnered blog article with Masters Teas by Adagio, I taste and dive into this well-balanced Yunnan black tea. Its versatility and well-rounded malt and sweet potato attributes make this pleasant year-round. Click on The Good Fortune of Jin Kong Que Tea to see my exploration! Steep well! -Marco
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A Complete Guide To: Zhang Ping Shui Xian (漳平水仙茶)
Impressed by all aspects of this compressed oolong from Masters Teas by Adagio, I’ve been fortunate to have shared my thoughts and the history of this tea on their website. Click on A Complete Guide To: Zhang Ping Shui Xian (漳平水仙茶) to see my exploration! Steep well! -Marco
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An Exercise In Decisiveness
I grew up in an environment where everything felt predetermined as either right or wrong. Being raised in a boarding school campus and a house with 9 other kids my age meant that topics with innate fluidity in morality and decision-making were automatically placed on the pendulum of good and bad. This created order amid…
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STEAP’D with Friends Tasting Session: Balance
This month we strove to come together as a community with a sense of balance and a feeling of grounded vulnerability. With very honest discussions and openness, the session for myself was extremely reaffirming as many of the tea enthusiasts and professionals within have now known each other for nearly a year. Just like last…
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STEAP’D With Friends Tasting Session: Sheng Pu’erh
The third STEAP’D With Friends Tasting Session and first for 2020 has us drinking raw pu’erh! Sheng pu’erh is always an enjoyable tea for me, though I must be careful to not drink it on an empty stomach! For those new and unfamiliar, these sessions are a chance for many gong fu cha lovers to…
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